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Aug 6, 2026, 4:12 PM ETIndustrials

Blink Charging — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

BLNKBLINK CHARGING CO
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Financial Performance

  • Total revenues were $21.7 million, a 4.3% increase sequentially from $20.8 million in Q1 2026, but a 24.5% decrease year-over-year from $28.7 million in Q2 2025.
  • Product revenue was $7.4 million, up 20.1% sequentially but down 48.7% year-over-year.
  • Service revenue was $11.5 million, up 6.2% year-over-year and representing 53% of total revenues.
  • Other revenues were $1.9 million, down 15.3% year-over-year.
  • Car-sharing revenue was $0.8 million, down 25.9% year-over-year due to the divestiture of Envoy Technologies.
  • GAAP gross profit was $8.4 million (38.9% margin), an improvement of 2,200 basis points year-over-year from 16.8%.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin was 47.9%.
  • Operating expenses were $14.7 million, a 57% reduction year-over-year from $34.4 million.
  • Compensation expenses declined 39% year-over-year to $8.4 million.
  • General and administrative expenses declined to $1.8 million from $10.7 million year-over-year.
  • Net loss was $6.0 million ($0.04 per diluted share), a $23.3 million improvement year-over-year compared to a $29.3 million loss.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(2.2) million, a 72% improvement year-over-year from $(7.9) million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at approximately $34.0 million.
  • Deferred revenue totaled $15.1 million ($12.6 million current, $2.6 million non-current).

Guidance and Future Outlook

  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance updated to $83 million to $90 million, down from the previous outlook of $105 million to $115 million.
  • Full-year 2026 GAAP gross margin outlook raised to approximately 38%, up from approximately 35%.
  • The company targets exiting 2026 at an approximate adjusted EBITDA breakeven.
  • Blink expects to return to revenue growth in 2027, driven by charging and energy management services.
  • Formal 2027 guidance will be provided alongside year-end results.

Business Segments and Product Lines

  • Service revenue, comprising repeatable charging service revenues and recurring network fees, is a key growth engine.
  • Product revenue growth of 20% sequentially demonstrates commercial momentum.
  • The company is shifting toward contract manufacturing to optimize costs.
  • Car-sharing revenues were divested following the sale of Envoy Technologies on June 5, 2026.
  • The company is expanding into energy management services to create a durable foundation for long-term growth.

Market and Competitive Landscape

  • The company is focusing on revenue quality over volume to build a leaner, more focused business.
  • Strategic portfolio optimization and contract manufacturing realignment are driving gross margin expansion.
  • Blink aims to generate approximately 80% of revenues from recurring and repeatable revenue streams long-term.

Risks and Challenges

  • The press release notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties described in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • Non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations, including the exclusion of recurring stock-based compensation which is a meaningful component of employee compensation.

Management Commentary and Tone

  • CEO Mike Battaglia stated results provide evidence of progress toward profitability, disciplined capital management, and stronger execution.
  • CFO Michael Bercovich highlighted the significant reduction in adjusted EBITDA loss and the validation of the strategy through disciplined portfolio optimization and revenue mix improvements.
  • Management emphasized a deliberate shift toward higher-quality revenue and sustainable paths to profitability.

Other Key Points

  • On June 5, 2026, Blink sold its wholly owned subsidiary, Envoy Technologies, to Blade Ranger Ltd., an Israeli publicly traded company.
  • The sale of Envoy Technologies reflects a continued shift toward optimized core products and services.
  • A gain on the sale of Envoy Technologies of $802 thousand was recorded in the six-month period.
  • The company hosted a conference call and webcast on August 6, 2026, to discuss results.
  • Non-GAAP financial measures were adjusted in the first quarter of 2026 to align better with peers and industry standards.